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I have a SOT Emotion Tandemonium. First yak. Bought it from Front Royal. It was a rental. I got a good deal. The family, Wife and Daughter all used it for recreation. I started fishing from it within the past 2 years. Bought a used Hobie Outback last year. Loving it. I am looking for another yak to I will have 2, singles. I can take the entire family out with just two yaks, the double and a single....or just my wife or daughter in two singles. The wife says not to get rid of the tandem. For some reason, even after 15 years, she still likes to be near me sometimes. Long intro......never having fished from a sit inside....Are the seats high enough that you aren't up to your armpits? Some are labeled angler versions... I assume they would be different. For those that have them...how is the comfort on the legs? Both of mine have notches for your feet on the side....unsure of the sit inside.....I saw a used sit inside, angler kayak on CL....for $275....Heritage something something...Looking for some knowledge for those that have/had both....
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Sit in sides are not bad depending on which one you get. That one looks to have a nice seat, they are good for carry in spots as they are light and you can hang the inside of the cockpit on your shoulder to haul it. They are not, a good kayak for the bay or rough water! It should be a good extra kayak to get the kids out on flatter water."If you can't have fun doing it, it ain't worth doing." ... or you're just doing it wrong.
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Thank you Sir. Just the type of feedback and info I was looking for.Originally posted by archeryrob View PostHobie Outback
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Like archeryrob said, I wouldn't use a sit-in out on the bay or in choppy water unless you have a spray skirt. Even then room is limited to put your gear in. For lakes and small rivers should be fine.Hobie Revolution 13
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We call sit inside's submarines ........
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a few reasons I prefer a sit on top over a sit inside for fishing
1. much easier to fish around a SOT, you can sit sideways with your legs over the side and fish 360 degrees around the kayak (being able to shift position helps during a long outing)
2. on a SOT your paddle sits in your lap and does not get blown around by the wind, on a SINK the paddle is often sitting on the top edge of the kayak and when it catches the wind it can slide away from you (it can get pretty annoying when it happens for the 20th time on a fishing trip)
3. accidents can happen, when you are focused on the fishing you may not be paying full attention to your surroundings, any water coming over the side of a SOT heads right out the scupper holes
good luck on your search!Dave
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Originally posted by Memory Maker View PostWe call sit inside's submarines ........
Funny. Primarily looking for an extra yak for my daughter and another way to take someone with me without sharing the tandem. The outback is my fishing machine.Hobie Outback
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dicks has some cheap SOT kayaks for $300-$400. Might be worth checking out.Hobie Revolution 13
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I fished a SINK for several years and did not really have any issues. I would say that the lower center of gravity is good for stability and not getting blown around quite so much. My fear with the spray skirt was always that I would turtle and not be able to get out as quickly. That being said, I never have gone all the way over. The "angler" version usually just means that it has a rod holder or two. Nothing you couldn't retrofit. Mine were in completely useless locations, though. I like my SINK enough that I intend to keep it for guests and when I don't want to take a bunch of gear (like pickerel fishing my local coves).
Just got my PA this winter, so we'll see how it compares. My guess would be "no comparison".LL Bean (Perception) Manatee DLX Angler 9.5'
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Thanks. I am leaning towards one of these. I have 2 SOTs. I would like to have a really light version for a quick expedition where I don't plan on traveling far, or where there is no current.Originally posted by dsiekman View PostHobie Outback
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My longest trips were 4-5 hours and I was fine. Comfy seat is important!Originally posted by clm View PostLL Bean (Perception) Manatee DLX Angler 9.5'
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Dave, you can sit sideways in a SinK, Sonya has proven that!Originally posted by Turtle135 View Post
"If you can't have fun doing it, it ain't worth doing." ... or you're just doing it wrong.
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Sonya looks very lovely in her SINK. The color is perfect! But, I bet Sonya is 95# soaking wet and when one of us 200-300 pound guys try that the edge would be underwater in a heart beat. That being said, I fish in a SINK. However, i want a SOT so I can put in the bay and in rough water.
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Nope, you can do it, She might have been 95# then, but she is about 110 now. Big difference, I know. I can do it, its a center of gravity thing. With you butt down in a SinK the kayak goes where your shoulders go. The kayak leans to the right and you lean your shoulders to the left.
Taking them down the creeks teaches them balance quick. You balance your kayak, or you turtle and have to drain it out and start over.
"If you can't have fun doing it, it ain't worth doing." ... or you're just doing it wrong.
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I am getting old Rob, if I sit funny in a chair for 3 minutes I can barely stand up again!Originally posted by archeryrob View Post
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